Hoisin Garlic Noodles
Hoisin Garlic Noodles (NYT):
Ingredients
Yield:4 servings
• Salt and pepper
• 14 ounces dried wheat or egg noodles
• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
• Vegetable oil
• 6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 6 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds
Preparation
1. Boil noodles as per package instructions. Drain and rinse until the noodles are cool.
2. Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and maple syrup; set aside.
3. Heat a large 12-inch skillet on medium-high for 2 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil along with the garlic and white parts of the green onions. Cook about 30 seconds (but don’t let the garlic burn). Immediately add the sauce and then the noodles, and toss well until the noodles are evenly coated.
4. Leave the noodles to cook, undisturbed, until they start sticking to the pan and the bottom looks crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste
5. Top with the sesame seeds and the green parts of the scallions.
